This is a selection of links to media coverage of the North Yorkshire Council decision to remove apostrophes from street signs - and the subsequent reversal of that decision.
BBC News
Original story - North Yorkshire Council to phase out apostrophe use on street signs
'Proper punctuation' to return after apostrophe ban
The online "Stray Ferret" carried the original story on 11 April 2024
Yorkshire Post
Grammar sticklers can 'rest easy' as Harrogate sign reinstated with apostrophe
Radio interview on 6 May 2024 - BBC Radio 5 with Naga Munchetty
New York Times
I hope this NYT link is viewable without needing a subscription (let me know if it isn't)
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